The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-11-16


the circumstances of this case it would be
unjust and unfair to repeal it. They would
be taking all from him. In the case of
Poomaikelani there was nothing to appeal
to the House, and no reason for a pension
for her. Mr.. Everett did not avail himself
of his, while Mr.. Parke's circumstances
were such that he did not need pension.
Noble Castle said Kuihelani was a very
affable and amiable gentleman. The COM
mittee to whom the bill was referred have
given no particulars of their recommending
him a pension of 5000. There is not one
word of information in their report, nor
does it state any special reason why he
should receive a pension. He wanted
some information and he believed other
members did also. His impression about
Kulhelani was that he was doing his duty
as police justice of Waikiki. His office
was wanted for someone, and he was given
a pension to clear out. Under those cir
cumstances they had no right to give him
anything.
Noble Widemann thought Noble Castles
motion little too premature. 1t was an
ungracious and unpleasant thing for
| committee to have to report and say that
so and SO was a pauper. He was IN the
| House when that bill was passed. though
he opposed it. 1t having passed he was
now on the other side. If that Kuihilani
had in consequence of that bill given up
his position as district magistrate they
were in duty bound to help him in his old
age. That was why he recommended this
new bill
Rep. Kinney asked if any member of the
committee could state whether Kuihilani
owned any real estate in his own name;
whether the land he had made over
to Mrs Sam Parker was owned by her
now, and whether he was still employed as
collector of rents of Crown lands at
Wailuku.
Noble Widemann believed he had lately
acquired piece of land, part of the church
lot, but could not vouch for it.
Noble Smith said it had been stated be-
fore the committee that Kuihelani
owned some land from which he derived a
few dollars per year, but had absolutely
nothing else. The land conveyed to Mrs.
Parker was for the consideration Of the
payment of his debts, which saved him
from bankruptcy If his pension were
now taken away he would be dependent
upon his friends.
Noble Widemann did not know whether
he held the appointment of collector or
not, but he certainly was no longer comp
etent to hold it.
Rep. Kamauoha thought in the payment
of this pension during number of years
the Government had already done enough
for him, and it was time to stop it.
Noble Baldwin contended that if he de-
served it in the past be did still, now that
he was eighty years old He used to be
considered one of the good and substantial
natives. He would support the amend
ment.
Noble Castle asked if the Government
were under any obligations to him for
any services rendered.
Noble Smith said the committee under
stood that although he was not regularly
) appointed officer of the Government yet
! had rendered many services to the country
in the time of the Kamehamehas, to the
Legislature and was police judge at Wal
luku.
Dr. Wight pointed to the mans constant
attendance to duty as a member of the
last Legislature, notwithstanding i'll health
|
; been induced to give up his position as
: police Judge on the understanding that a
pension would be provided for him, and
the Government to keep faith with him
must at least give him half his previous
pension.
On the motion of Rep. Kinney, the ayes
and noes were taken on the motion to pass
the bill to engrossment as amended:
Ayes-Green, G. Brown, Thurston
Young. Jaeger, Smith, Wight, Wall
Townsend, Hitchcock, Baldwin, Campbell
Widemann, Makee, G. N. Wilcox, Bertel
mann, Dowsett Jr., Deacon, Mcguire
Helekunihi, Horner A. S. Wilcox, Gay
Nakaleka-24.
Noes-Ashford, Robinson, Castle, Water
house, Luhiau, Motley, Bailey, Dole, Hus
tace, Kalaukoa, Naone, Kauhi, G. Brown
F. Brown, Kamai, Kinney, Kauhane
Kamauoha, Paris, Nawahine, Daniels
( Rice, PaehaOle-23.
CHINESE PHYSICIANS BILL.
Third reading.
: Minister Ashford said that before he
could intelligently vote he would like to
have the penal clause re-read.
2 Rep. Kinney said there was no need fol
penal clause.
Minister Ashford, to test the sense of the
House, moved that the bill be referred t.
l the Judiciary Committee.
Noble Smith seconded the resolution
3 because it appeared to him that two OBJ
i jects. were included in one BILL
The resolution carried.
Noble Castle asked the select committee
! on bonds IN D,aot
, Noble Baldwin asked the permission O
: the House to return to his home owing t.
, illness in his family.
, At noon the House took recess.
> Afternoon Session.